Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park

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Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Hardstanding pitch with electric hook up
Summer camping at castle howard lakeside holiday park
Located near castle howard where you can visit the house and gardens
Hardstanding pitches with electric hook up
Take a walk by the beautiful great lake at sunset
Dog friendly
Onsite shop selling a selection of local produce, treats and alcohol
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Hardstanding pitch with electric hook up
Summer camping at castle howard lakeside holiday park
Located near castle howard where you can visit the house and gardens

  • Well-maintained site with views over Castle Howard's Great Lake
  • Half an hour's walk or a five-minute drive from Castle Howard
  • Fishing and dog-walking area on site; close to a café and farm shop
Pitching up by a lake's a plus in more ways than one – as well as being an instant de-stresser, waterside surrounds can be a prime spot for fishing and, in the summer, ever-so-soothing boat trips. If you like the sound of that, hotfoot it down to Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park for views over Yorkshire’s poshest country estates. Fancy a stroll close to the water's edge? Go and seek out sweet and savoury goodies at the nearby café and farm shop (a mile away from site) – the latter can rustle up a nifty breakfast or barbecue pack that you can pick up on your arrival. There is also a shop on site selling a few essentials and lots of treats. Pick up a pint of milk, a bottle of wine, meat from the Castle Howard butcher or a tasty cake on site. The site's non-watery parts are also pretty splendid – this family-friendly park has a dedicated dog-walking area where you can admire mature trees while the pups and/or youngsters let off a little steam. It's also got handy practical features like smart loos and showers and a laundry room. Though there's plenty of scope for sticking to the estate during your time here (especially if you're visiting during one of the high-season concert weekends), active off-site jaunts around the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty come highly recommended, too – the surrounding area's full of cycle paths, bridleways and hiking trails.

Campground type

Tent sites 100
RV & Motorhome sites 45
Caravan sites 45
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravans for hire 2
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

Catalan

English

German

Spanish

Site types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesRV & Motorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 754 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

90% would recommend this campground to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

Great lakeside spot near Castle Howard, with friendly staff & clean facilities. Spacious, peaceful pitches. Some mention wildlife noise or busy facilities at peak times, but overall a winner.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice location by the lake…

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Ellie D.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Nice location by the lake

Disliked Some of the pitches were a bit bumpy, requiring some manoeuvring and levelling

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite very clean facilities very friendly staff

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Michelle S.

Powered grass site

Liked Good welcome helpfull, plenty of space, showers were very good plenty of hot water. Clean and tidy

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing vacation 🫶…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Amazing vacation 🫶

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of space, short walk to facilities, great sun spot, beautiful sunset…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Plenty of space, short walk to facilities, great sun spot, beautiful sunset

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, site size…

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9 out of 10
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Kevin L.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Location, site size

Recommend to friends Visit again

Space between pitches and the setting, toilets and showers were good, staff…

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gary m.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Space between pitches and the setting, toilets and showers were good, staff at reception very polite and helpful. Only negative was the ridiculously loud firework display which started at 10:50pm at a private function at castle Howard!!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The views of the castle and the lake were stunning. The campsite…

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked The views of the castle and the lake were stunning. The campsite was so peaceful. It was a great first stop on our northern tour. Friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The facilities and the site in general, especially the proximity to the…

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7 out of 10
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Jaye L.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked The facilities and the site in general, especially the proximity to the lake

Disliked The lack of distance between pitches, the site was very loud, don't expect to be able to sleep in past 8am

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant campsite, we will definitely return!

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Stephanie R.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Fantastic shower block and toilet facilities
Great little shop
Warm welcome upon arrival
Lots of space
Could choose where we pitched
Lovely little walk along the lake
Views of castle Howard
Great price

Disliked Disliked nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

excellent all round

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GARRY T.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked enjoyed the peaceful surroundings. The castle was a very nice walk round and very pleasant and helpful staff at hand. Excellent and very clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Garry, we really pleased that our site, facilities and location suited you. Do come again.

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park

Coneysthorpe

North Yorkshire

England

YO60 7DD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.1315°N
0.91356°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.4 km The Royal Oak
15.6 km The Square
15.6 km Stamford Bridge The Square
Rail
7.6 km Malton Rail Station
22.6 km York Rail Station
23.2 km Poppleton Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Yorkshire folk are rightly proud of 'God's Own Country' – it's home to some of the finest historic houses, coast and countryside around. If you want to keep things local, head out to Kirkham Abbey (15 minutes' drive) to visit the ruins of the priory or for waterside strolls along the Derwent river. Like to be beside the seaside? Of course you do, and luckily this area has plenty of options to choose from. If you fancy venturing to Whitby's harbour and beaches, drive to Pickering (25 minutes) and hitch a ride on a steam train for a stonkingly scenic journey over the North York Moors. Bempton Cliffs Seabird Centre (an hour away) is a rather wilder beauty spot – this nature hub is home to about a quarter of a million nesting seabirds (so be sure to pack your binoculars). Art, architecture and landscaped grounds can all be rather moreish, so check out other historic houses in the area, like Nunnington Hall (20 minutes), Duncombe Park (25 minutes), Sledmere House (30 minutes) and Beningbrough Hall (40 minutes), if you fancy a change of scene on your blue-blooded escapades.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough North Bay 37.5 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 37.6 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Cayton Bay 38 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Robin Hoods Bay 41.4 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Filey 41.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kew at Castle Howard 1.2 km

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 1.3 km

Castle Howard 1.3 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 10.7 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 15.5 km

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 9.1 km

Rievaulx Terrace 19.1 km

Treasurer's House 21.7 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 23 km

Goddards Garden 24.7 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

CASTLE HOWARD 1.3 km

The Lumps and Bumps of Castle Howard 1.7 km

Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 7.3 km

SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 7.5 km

HOWSHAM HALL 8.6 km

Local events

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, England 42 km

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, England 42.2 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park? Yorkshire folk are rightly proud of 'God's Own Country' – it's home to some of the finest historic houses, coast and countryside around. If you want to keep things local, head out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park? From $35.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.